Giant 3D Printer
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Transcript of Giant 3D Printer
Benjamin Jobbenjaminjob.wixsite.com/projects MEng (Hons) Robotics - SECaM 2021
This printer could be developed more by adding additional end modules as well as traditional hot end such as laser for laser cutting or mill functionality. Multiple print heads could also be used.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
Stepper motors drive each axis including a pulley system for the y axis that can drive wheels or run in a railed conguration. The y axis can therefore be extended/printed directly onto a oor or large print surface.
Uses high torque stepper motors and a RAMPS based control board with Arduino that is programmed with latest open-source Marlin 3D Printer rmware and can additionally use and run custom G-code written for it.
CORE FEATURES
Develop a large scale hybrid expandable mobile 3D Printer, designed for wheel to rail operation on most hard at surfaces. Also has a large extendable to unlimted y dimension and 1m z dimension for large scale print volumes. Additionally includes adjustment for different hot ends, nozzles, print angle and self leveling.
PPrinter to be suitable for personal use but primarily for the workplace for large (project) models or prototypes. Sectors include construction, modelling and art industries. Includes ability to print onto xed surfaces which opens applications such as printing permanent brail oor markings and bollards.
OBJECTIVESA portable and adaptable larger scale 3D Printer for printing directly onto a at solid oor/removable surface. The design includes a rigid modular frame which allows quick transportation as 5 modules. It extends the functionality of traditional consumer 3D printers with the entire frame mounting on wheels foforming the y axis. The design uses dual Z and Y motors to be able to support the large frame and heavy tooling. These can be added as modules such as multiple print heads or tools for CNC/laser work.
OVERVIEW
Large scale hybrid and expandable mobile 3D PrinterGiant 3D Printer
